Journal of the Continental Congress, 1779-1780.

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Journal of the Continental Congress, 1779-1780.

Journal (with unverified typescript) of the proceedings of the U.S. Continental Congress in Philadelphia kept by John Fell, delegate from New Jersey, from 1 Dec. 1779 - 30 Nov. 1780.

3 folders.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7350908

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Fell, John, 1721-1798

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John Fell (February 5, 1721 – May 15, 1798) was an American merchant, politician, and jurist. He served as a member of the Continental Congress from New Jersey. Born in New York City, Fell attended the public schools before engaging in overseas commerce and also in agricultural pursuits. After moving to Bergen County in the Province of New Jersey, he was appointed judge of the court of common pleas on September 30, 1766, serving in the role until October 1, 1774. With the coming of the Americ...

United States. Continental Congress

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The central governing body of the American colonies from 1774, continuing during the American Revolution; and also the first governing body of the U.S. until the establishment of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. From the description of Continental Congress minutes, 1778 Oct. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 429918299 Noah Cooke, Jr. (1749-1829) earned his Harvard AB 1769. His early career was as a clergyman, but he later became a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in Cheshir...